Painting Rocks

[Tnconcept]

Hey guys, I know that Krylon Fusion is the paint to use. I can't seem to find any at my local store.. went Homedepot/walmart, I just want to paint the rock purple. These rock are not going in water anytime soon. My rocks are outside of the water for display purpose. But in future I do want to put them in a reef tank maybe a year or two from now. So I would need some paint that is "Safe" please give me a alternative. Thanks!

 

[Tnconcept]

Let's make this more clear, I found fusion there but not purple that I wanted, and I found Krylon cover maxx. Is that OK to use?

 

[IanWR]

I don't think spray painted rock will function as live rock, at least I wouldn't count on it. Dry rock doesn't cost that much, just get different rock for your tank and spray your dry display rock with whatever you want. Jmo.

 

[tidus10]

Do not paint the rock you intend on putting in the tank, the paint that people use is actually a purple epoxy. Spray paint will only chip off and float in your tank and maybe get eaten by a fish. if you REALLY need the look of a purple look up the purple epoxy..


example of the product here

http://www.smooth-on.com/gallery.php?galleryid=495

 

[j tavares]

Not true I sprayed dry rock w Fusion and two years later still looks good and fish leave it alone.Let the rock dry several days rinse once and place in tank, No issues w mine

 

[Tnconcept]

Okay thanks guys. Well I already did it. I'll post pictures of requested.

 

[j tavares]

would love to see it

 

[Tnconcept]

<a href="http://s1092.photobucket.com/user/myreefliving/media/20150402_185120_zpsfso30sth.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i403/myreefliving/20150402_185120_zpsfso30sth.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 20150402_185120_zpsfso30sth.jpg"/></a>

Trying to match up my inside later on when the real coraline algae kicks in.. =)

 

[j tavares]

awesome more closeups

 

[j tavares]

who made your tank ?love the dimensions, Thanks.

 

[Jim.mer]

That is really cool, I've never seen that before. I like the tank very much. Keep those Pics coming.

 

[j tavares]

Size, dimensions and who made tank ?please, Thanks

 

[Tnconcept]

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The reason I wanted to paint the rocks is because i needed to blend in my Bonsai tree rock. As you can see in picture.

 

[Tnconcept]

Its a Juniper Bonsai tree, its gonna grow downwards to the tank. =)

 

[Tnconcept]

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Tank is still cycling as we speak, here is the under body. Nothing special, just PM sump, with Esshopp skimmer, and lots of reactors .


This is a 100g 72*24*12 custom rimless shallow tank. Built by GC, Miss Beth help me out on getting the Overflow exactly where I wanted it. Thanks guys!

 

[meidinad]

Um... I kinda LOVE this. Way to think outside of the box!

I think it's really obscure that you're blending bonsai and saltwater/reefing but this is pretty neat! Would love to see it as it matures.

Cheers!

 

[j tavares]

Cool I hope you enjoy your tank to the MAX

 

[Tnconcept]

Most definitely, it's a long process but in the end. I hope to be able to relax ace enjoy. My little tank has no room for corals.. So need new home soon. Thanks guys.